TZOB Announces Producer and Market Prices for October

October 31, 2026 · TZOB

According to the October data from the Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), the price difference between producers and markets reached 999.2% for lemons, while input costs and greenhouse transitions shook market price balances.

The Gap Between Producer and Market Widened

The Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) announced on October 31, 2026, in its report that the gap between agricultural production and consumer prices has widened. According to the Union's data, the stages that field products go through until they reach the shelves have caused price differences to reach serious dimensions. While citrus fruits, nuts, and fresh vegetables were particularly prominent in the list of examined products, the multiplying price differences continue to strain consumers' purchasing power.

Record Difference in Lemons and Other Products

According to TZOB data, the highest price difference between producers and markets in October was recorded for lemons at 999.2%. Lemons, priced at 3 lira 90 kuruş per kilogram for producers, were sold at 42 lira 87 kuruş on the shelves, reaching 11 times the producer price. This gap was followed by dried figs at 333.6% and carrots at 282.7%. Apples also featured in the report with high price differences of 233.2%, and shelled hazelnuts at 232.8%.

Price Fluctuations and Price Hike Champions in Markets

While price increases were determined for 25 out of 36 products on market shelves examined by the Union, a decrease was observed for 11 products. Tomatoes were recorded as the product with the highest price increase in markets, with a record increase rate of 62.9%. In contrast, the item with the largest price decrease on the market side was lemons, with a 16.5% drop. These sharp fluctuations in markets continued to increase cost pressures on the general food basket.

Field and Greenhouse Transition in Producer Prices

At the point of leaving the field, prices increased for 15 out of 28 products, with the highest increase for producers occurring in tomatoes at a rate of 76.1%. According to the TZOB statement, the transition from field production to greenhouses increased vegetable prices, while lemon producer prices fell by 44.3% due to excess supply. Seasonal transitions and post-harvest supply contraction directly shaped price balances in the fields.

Olive Oil and Hazelnuts Affected by Harvest Season

The commencement of the new harvest season created downward pressure on producer prices for olive oil and hazelnuts. According to the TZOB report, high olive yields and the release of existing stocks to the market pulled olive oil prices below last year's levels. Similarly, hazelnut prices experienced downward pressure due to market dynamics, and the end of the harvest season constrained producer earnings.

Cost Pressure on Fertilizer, Feed, and Diesel

The rapid rise in agricultural input costs was also among the significant topics in the TZOB report. According to Union data, ammonium nitrate fertilizer prices increased by 67.7% and diesel fuel prices by 73.4% on an annual basis. Milk feed used in animal husbandry increased by 6.6% monthly, and fattening feed by 6.5%, while the annual increase in agricultural pesticide prices reached 27.7%.

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